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SAP-backed study says data readiness boosts transformation

Better managed data can lift returns on big transformation programmes, with a Forrester study finding major efficiency gains and lower costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026

Digital Transformation

Sage, Gary Neville back tax digital push for traders

More than half a million UK sole traders risk missing the first Making Tax Digital deadline, with just 30% saying they understand the rules.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026

Data governance

UK sets out Bill to speed AI regulation & sandboxes

Regulatory sandboxes could help firms move AI systems from pilot to wider use as ministers seek to overhaul outdated rules.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026

Robotics

GSMA adds AI, 6G, and satellite zones to MWC Shanghai

Broader partnerships on AI, satellite links and 6G are now on offer as the event widens beyond handsets and networks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026

Fintech

Trustmi named Nacha partner as fraud rules tighten

Businesses must now spot authorised-looking ACH fraud before payment submission as Nacha tightens rules and Trustmi gains partner status.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 16th May 2026

Fintech

Equipifi raises USD $34 million in Series B funding

The funding will help equipifi expand bank-embedded buy now, pay later services as lenders race to keep instalment spending inside their apps.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Sat, 16th May 2026

Hyperscale

Iceotope raises USD $26 million in Series B funding

Rising AI hardware heat loads are pushing data centres towards liquid cooling, and Iceotope's latest cash injection is aimed at scaling its systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 16th May 2026

Blockchain

DTCC backs tokenised collateral to cut funding costs

Banks could cut funding and capital costs as near real-time tokenised collateral promises faster movements across markets and time zones.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 16th May 2026

Digital Transformation

CaptivateIQ launches AI agents for compensation planning

Teams could cut compensation planning from weeks to minutes as CaptivateIQ tests AI agents that automate plan building, operations and revenue planning.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 16th May 2026

IT Industry

Bath Digital Festival returns with 'What If?' theme

The three-day event is set to draw regional tech, creative and education figures as Bath seeks a bigger role in the South West digital economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Digital Transformation

ANS launches AI apprenticeship courses for managers

Employers get shorter routes to train managers for AI adoption, as the new courses target governance, strategy and workplace change.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Hyperscale

Kao Data adds four partners to women in infra scheme

Broader backing for the women-in-infrastructure initiative could help data centre firms widen recruitment as skills shortages bite across the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Human Capital Management

Oleeo says Gen Z work criticisms miss labour shifts

Younger staff are being misread as disengaged, as changing career paths and AI adoption reshape expectations across the workplace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Semiconductors

Lansdowne launches GBP £150 million UK venture fund

British institutions are backing a fund aimed at bridging the capital gap that stops university spin-outs from scaling into global businesses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Digital Transformation

AI skills now driving UK pay & promotion decisions

Employers are increasingly paying premiums and boosting careers for staff who can use AI safely, according to a survey of UK leaders.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Fintech

Reap & TerraPay expand cross-border payout corridors

Businesses could see faster, cheaper international payouts as the tie-up lets funds settle through local clearing systems rather than correspondent banks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Manufacturing

Syspro partners with Nuvei for ERP payment processing

Manufacturers and distributors can now take payments, update receivables and track cash flow inside Syspro, cutting manual reconciliation across systems.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026